Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 17
I've reviewed a lot of baby carriers in my days, but there's one that continues to get numerous emails each month. That carrier is the ERGObaby that we reviewed back in 2009 that everyone, including us, loves.
And, every single person who contacts me gets the same response: I don't know how we would have survived without ours. From the moment we got the ERGO Baby we have relied on it heavily in order to remain as mobile as we were before children. You may even remember my post about how it was literally worth its weight in gold during our fast paced European trip last year and how it’s the first thing we pack when we’re going out for the day.
But, the one and only complaint we have heard from many moms is that the ERGO is not that great for infants. While it’s true that the ERGO was not designed for tiny babies because they don't fit comfortably in the seat as newborns, I was really happy to learn that there is a great ERGObaby infant insert that you can purchase.
The Heart2Heart Infant Insert was one of the first things we looked into when we were expecting our newest reviewer this fall because I knew that I wouldn’t be able to survive without my hands free, especially with a very active toddler I’m chasing this time around.
So, now I’m going to tell you what I will be emailing every single mom that contacts me about the ERGO for a newborn: the ERGObaby Heart2Heart Infant Insert is also worth its weight in gold. From the moment we placed our son in the infant insert, he immediately snuggled into it and snoozed happily while we got all of our errands done – hands free. Each time we have placed him in it since has had the same effect and he immediately calmed down and eventually fell asleep.
The design of the infant insert is a fairly simple burrito-style wrap that keeps their legs, feet, and hands enveloped in soft padded cotton and gives them a cushioned place to sit. The Heart2Heart Insert then closes with a strap to keep baby contained and cozy while they ride. Because it’s already feeling like winter here, I love that the ERGO Heart2Heart insert keeps baby swaddled and contained, including their little limbs which are usually hard to keep covered.
Another reason why we love the ERGO Heart2Heart Infant Insert for baby is that taking him in and out of the carrier is so much easier. This is especially important for when I need to take him out for breastfeeding, but then want him to snuggle back up in the carrier when he’s finished. By leaving him wrapped up in the carrier insert we know that he remains cozy and comfortable the whole time and is therefore less likely to throw a fit about being moved. Even better is that when we do slide him back into the ERGO, there isn’t any adjustments to be done to his immediate surroundings so he can stay asleep.
What else could a second time mom ask for? Why, an ERGO carrier for their older child, of course. In quite possibly the cutest example of big sister pride, our daughter now carries around her precious baby dolls in an ERGO just like mama. Made with the same quality and specifications as our beloved ERGO but in a smaller size, the ERGO Doll Carrier is just about the cutest thing a babywearing mama can imagine.
And, as it turns out, it is the cutest thing anyone we run into can imagine, because she certainly gets a lot of attention while wearing it. Of course, this is the perfect thing for an older sibling because it helps spread out the attention between them and the new baby, thus making for less challenging days out.
This extra attention also goes a long way towards making the older child enjoy their new role as a big kid. I found that it also had the added effect of making my daughter feel like she was helping us, which is a very big deal at our house and something that we really like to encourage.
But, quite possibly the biggest benefit to the ERGO Doll Carrier and why I think that every new big sibling needs their own ERGO is that it makes it easier on us parents. By allowing my daughter to bring along her beloved baby doll, she stays happy the entire time we are out and entertains herself for hours. But, because the ERGO doll carrier is of course hands free, it also means that I don’t have to keep track of her doll, or worse, end up carrying them for her. Now, that’s all a second-time mom could ask for!
One lucky Rave and Review reader will win a child's ERGO Doll Carrier of their very own!
To Enter: Simply visit ERGO and tell me something you learned about their products or their company.
And, as always, there are extra entries available!
1) Subscribe to Rave and Review, top of right sidebar (2 extra entries, must be verified to count)
2) Like ERGObaby on Facebook so you can keep up to date on their deals and promotions
3) Tweet about this giveaway using @raveandreview and @ergobaby #giveaway and the link to this post (http://bit.ly/fLcBko) after following us both (daily Tweet, just post link here)
4) Blog about this Giveaway with links back to this post as well as the www.raveandreview.com homepage and to ERGObaby (2 extra entries, just post the URL where I can find your writeup)
5) Place my button in your sidebar on your blog or website (2 extra entries, must have an active link to R&R)
6) Comment love. Enter any of my other Giveaways and/or comment on any non-giveaway post!
7) Email love. Share this Giveaway with friends and family via email and cc Leanne (at)raveandreview (dot) com (I will never, ever contact your email recipients)
8) Vote for Rave and Review on Top Baby Blogs, logo in right sidebar (daily entry, just tell me what rank R&R has)
On December 31st at 11:59pm PST a winner will be drawn, announced here and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to US and Canadian Addresses only.
Winner, winner! This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all who entered and congrats to:
A big thank you to ERGObaby for providing the sample for review as well as offering a giveaway to our fabulous readers. All opinions are 100% ours and no form of monetary compensation was received in exchange for this Rave Review.
I learned that the ERGObaby Carrier can be fit for both men and women–anyone between 5′ and 6’4″ tall! Thanks for the great giveaway.
Voted on top baby blogs, number 7!
I learned that the ERGObaby carrier has gone through testing and is certified by the European testing agency TÜV since 2008, and by the Juvenile Products Manufactures Association (JPMA), according to the American Standards for Testing Materials (ASTM), since 2008, and, most recently, has met all the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Information Act) standards mandated by Congress in 2008
I subscribe to emails #1
I subscribed to emails #2
I entered the craft-e family giveaway
I learned all about the insert which they didnt have when I had baby #1
You are ranked #7
I subscribe
I subscribe #2
I entered the Britax giveaway
“liked” ERGObaby on facebook
I learned that it has gone through rigorous safety testing and has been certified by the European testing agency TÜV since 2008, and has met all the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Information Act) standards mandated by Congress in 2008.
e-mail subscriber 1
e-mail subscriber 2
Honestly, one of the reasons I didn’t try the ergo is because of the blah colours. I know that should be secondary to fit, comfort, ease of use, but it is a factor. I learned that they have a nice spring green in the performance model that I would consider!
Subcsribe to emails
I’ve learned that ErgoBaby’s recommended weight limit is 40 pounds…so my just-shy-of-30-lb son still has plenty of time to enjoy snuggling up with me in our Ergo!
semicrunchymama at hotmail dot com
I learned that they are based in Maui, Hawaii!
Subscribing to emails x1
Subscribing to emails x2
Fan of ErgoBaby on FB!
Entered Shun giveaway.
Voted today – you are #7!
Voted today – you’re #6!
I learned that ERGObaby is a family owned and operated company located on Maui
I learned that the proformance carrier has a breathable mesh lining, keeping babies and parents cooler and more comfortable 🙂
stevensc81 at yahoo dot com
Subscribe to e-mails #1
stevensc81 at yahoo dot com
Subscribe to e-mails #2
stevensc81 at yahoo dot com
I Like ERGObaby on Facebook (cassie christensen stevens)
stevnesc81 at yahoo dot com
Voted today & you’re #6!
Voted today & you’re #6 again!
Their weight limit is 40 pounds, so wearing a toddler would be no problem.
I learned I could still put my four year old daughter in our ergo – she weighs less then 40 pounds..
She would love to use one of these for her doll and match mommy carrying her little brother.
Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/16137650289246208
[email protected]
Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/16490732810412032
[email protected]
You can use the ergobaby carrier either front back or on the hip.
Voted on TBB #6
email subscriber
email subscriber 2
entered the windex giveaway
entered the pure dark chocolate giveaway
entered the world atlas giveaway
entered the kix giveaway
entered the my pillow pet giveaway
entered the rubbermaid and sharpie giveaway
entered the miche bag giveaway
entered the magic cabin giveaway
entered the shun edo giveaway
entered the lauren nicole giveaway
entered the tj maxx & marshalls giveaway
entered the tollytots giveaway
entered the hearts 4 hearts giveaway
entered the bobux giveaway
entered the cisco valet giveaway
entered the mixbook giveaway
entered the mauviel fry pan giveaway
entered the perplexus giveaway
entered the kazam giveaway
I learnt that the ERGObaby Carrier has gone through rigorous safety testing and has been certified by the European testing agency TÜV since 2008, and by the Juvenile Products Manufactures Association (JPMA), according to the American Standards for Testing Materials (ASTM), since 2008, and, most recently, has met all the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Information Act) standards mandated by Congress in 2008. And it fits both men and women upto 6ft 4″
I left comments on your tommy tippe article
I entered the Edo check knife giveaway
Daily tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/16851495177691137
[email protected]
They’ve met ALL the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Information Act) standards mandated by Congress in 2008.
I also entered your Kix prize pack giveaway.
I also entered your Perplexus giveaway
I also entered your Disney Tangled Doll giveaway
I also entered your hearts 4 hearts girls dolls giveaway
I learn that the performance carrier’s waist belt extends 5″ longer than Standard ERGObaby Carrier
Email subscriber
entry 1
Email subscriber
entry 2
Like ERGObaby on Facebook (Panda Sweet)
Voted for you (rank no. 6)
I entered the PlasmaCar Ride-On toy giveaway
Follow both on twitter (@PandaSweetSweet) and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/17047060561797122
i learned they now offer a cover which i didn’t ahve with my daughter. that’s great!
i like ergo on FB as wren nelson
voted and you were #6 on 12-20!
I learned that the sport version is made out of different material than the original and performance versions. Thanks for the review and the giveaway! This is on my list of things for our baby coming in March!
Voted on top baby blogs. You’re #6!
I subscribed. #1
I subscribed #2
Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/17221113985638401
[email protected]
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/17287659839819777
Voted for you (rank no. 6)
I learned what makes a baby carrier different than a baby sling
I subscribe +1
I subscribe +2
I voted, R&R was #6
I learned there are imposter Ergo’s out there and there are so many new pretty designs since I got mine.
Entered pillow pets giveaway
they are based in Maui, Hawaii
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/17563612017070080
[email protected]
entered the old el paso giveaway
voted 6
I entered the Old el Paso giveaway
I voted, R&R was #6
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/17741208931532800
Voted for you (rank no. 6)
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/17953089310949376
[email protected]
I voted, R&R was #6
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/18018336763805696
Voted for you (rank no. 6)
voted 6
I like that they have organic carriers too.
Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/18305919695724544
[email protected]
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/18484052336054272
Voted for you (rank no. 6)
voted 6
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/18707979700277249
Voted for you (rank no. 6)
Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/18826097789505536
[email protected]
I commented on your DYMO LabelWriter 450 review
Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/19010128833421312
[email protected]
voted 6
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/19199873681199104
Voted for you (rank no. 6)
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/19383174500978688
[email protected]
voted 6
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/19508486115164160
Voted for you (rank no. 6)
Entered your sharpie and rubbermaid contest
[email protected]
You can use the ergobaby carrier either front back or on the hip.
neat.
[email protected]
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/19749666820202496
[email protected]
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/19787136555290624
Voted for you (rank no. 5)
reader subscriber
magic cabin giveaway
The company is based in maui, Hawaii
Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/20100880065888256
[email protected]
voted 5
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/20182635678539776
Voted for you (rank no. 5)
I entered the HearthSong giveaway
I entered the Bobux Shoes and Silly Billyz Bibs giveaway
I learned that they have organic carriers as well! My favorite is the Dark Chocolate! 🙂
venturesofsahm at yahoo dot com
I already get your emails (cohensmommy at ymail dot com)
Like ErgoBaby on FB
Jessica A
I have your button on my blog!
http://giveawaysandlife.blogspot.com/p/blog-love.html
Have your button #2
http://giveawaysandlife.blogspot.com/p/blog-love.html
Tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ThenWere4/status/20336008952283136
Entered the Plasma Car giveaway
I voted on TBB and you were in spot #5! Congrats!
Daily tweet 12/29
http://twitter.com/#!/JHollyhock/status/20351669854281728
Entered Magic Cabin giveaway
Entered the Hearts 4 Hearts Girls giveaway
Entered the Tangled Princess giveaway
Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/20475287019986944
[email protected]
entered hearthsong giveaway
voted 5
Entered the Mixbook Custom Photo Book giveaway
Entered the Pure Dark Chocolate giveaway
Entered the Mauviel M’héritage Professional Copper Cookware giveaway
I voted, R&R was #5
Entered the Perplexus Puzzle Game giveaway
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/20550841521934336
Voted for you (rank no. 5)
I found out that Ergo has several accessories to go with the adult version of the carrier such as teethers, coverups, and bags. I also found out that they are available at a local baby shop in my area called Baby Cotton Bottoms.
Entered the Kazam Balance Bike giveaway
Entered the Plasma Car giveaway
ErgoBaby’s recommended weight limit is 40 pounds
[email protected]
Daily Tweet 12/30
http://twitter.com/#!/JHollyhock/status/20648136510808065
Entered the Roxio Creator giveaway
I learned ErgoBaby’s recommended weight limit is 40 pounds.
Entered the Hayneedle giveaway
Entered the HearthSong giveaway
vote 5
Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/utahmommy02/status/20849042342805504
[email protected]
I voted, R&R was #5
tweeted: http://twitter.com/PandaSweetSweet/status/20874301406183424
Voted for you (rank no. 5)
I have entered the Mixbook giveaway
Daily Tweet 12/31
http://twitter.com/#!/JHollyhock/status/20874350789926912
i learned that they have a really great ergoparenting magazine
Their products are certified by the Juvenile Products Manufactures Association.
I’m an email subscriber.
I’m an email subscriber. 2
I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs. #3
I learned that the Ergo Baby Carrier evenly distributes the baby’s weight on the parent’s body.
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
email subscriber
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
#1
email subscriber
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
#2
I like Ergo Baby on Facebook
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
Tweet! Tweet!
@NancyeDavis
http://twitter.com/#!/NancyeDavis/status/21099318383484928
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs. This blog is currently ranked #5.
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net